Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences - Administration of Justice
The Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences (FCJS) online degree completion program is dedicated to providing a quality online educational experience in the area Administration of Justice. Students are provided a solid base of knowledge within each of these emphasis areas.
The FCJS online degree completion program offers a new approach to the traditional educational setting. This concentration offers students the opportunity to learn the basics of Administration of Justice from individuals who are currently in the field, have retired from the field, or who have advanced education in the field. Our instructors combine theory with practical application to provide students with a "real world" view of how the emphasis area operates.
This program is designed for those individuals who are not able to or do not desire to engage in the traditional classroom experience. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to enroll. Applicants who are currently employed or have recently been employed in the field of Criminal Justice may qualify for academic credit based upon previous training and experience, which must be documented. After a thorough review by the University and the FCJS Program Director, credit may be awarded. In addition, applicants must have a minimum of 30 hours of academic credit, covering the majority of the General Education Core courses, or a university parallel Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Degree Requirements
Foundation Skills - 2 hours
| ONL 212 | Foundations of Online Learning | 2 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in
ONL 212.
Rhetoric and Communication - 15 hours
Mathematics - 3-4 hours
Arts and Humanities - 3 hours
Cannot use a studio art course.
Literature - 3 hours
Any college level literature course.
The Social Sciences (choose two) - 6 hours
History - 6 hours
Choose one of two sequences:
| HIS 191 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| and | |
| HIS 192 | World Civilization since 1500 | 3 |
| or | |
| HIS 201 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| and | |
| HIS 202 | History of the United States II | 3 |
AND choose one from the following:
Natural Sciences - 7-8 hours
Choose one from the following:
FCJS Core Requirements - 9 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in all FCJS Core requirements.
Emphasis II: Administration of Justice Courses - 24 hours
| CRJ 211 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRJ 311 | Management of Law Enforcement Agencies | 3 |
| CRJ 329 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 335 | Interviewing and Interrogation | 3 |
| CRJ 410 | Principles of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 430 | Hostage Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| CRJ 433 | Terrorism and Homeland Security | 3 |
| PBADM 461 | The Planning Process | 3 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in all Administration of Justice courses.
Post credit available for State Law Enforcement Academy Graduates. Potential Post Credits for CRJ 211, CRJ 210, CRJ 329, CRJ 410 and CRJ 433. Post credits are considered on an individual basis and are not guaranteed.
General Electives - 40-44 hours
Total GEC Credit Hours (43-47 hours)
Total Required Criminal Justice Core Courses (9 hours)
Total Emphasis Area Courses (24 hours)
Total General Electives (40-44 hours)
120 minimum hours required for graduation.